“I do love when music delivers true emotion, straight and direct, and that is what Peyton Gilliland does with “Drag Me Under.’ Lyrics with meaning, and a vocal performance that starts tender and vulnerable, before exploding with anger and defiance. Creation and performance mesh to form a great song.”
“Love the vocal tone and how it breaks apart with vulnerability at times. I do feel like the beat and backing got in the way of the emotion in spots, but the songwriting is intriguing and the vocal performance very engaging.”
“With vocals that reminded of Elton John at times, Norman Kim unleashes a debut that demands we all pay attention.
Both the video and the lyrics of ‘Nothing Wring With My Life’ feel like fun and I can’t help but think I am watching to arrival of a brand new star. Not on the far off horizon, in the here and now.”
“Haunting and alluring, this ode to the magic of cannabis takes a smooth trip to a ethereal plane on the air of talented vocals from Lynn. ‘Weed Man’ brings a smokey indie pop vibe to the mix of marijuana inspired songs.”
“Capturing a Beetles-esque vibe in both the single and the video, Jake Troth is indeed ‘Alive & Well’ in this tranquil ditty that brings to focus the inconsistencies of human emotions.
These lyrics evolved through multiple listens for me leaving a different mood and thought process each time.”
“Tender vocals and a soft guitar melody bring out the emotion from lyrics about finding the one. This is the type of love song that will be incorporated into wedding ceremonies, the kind of song that brings couples closer and opens hearts. ”
“ K-Pop is a genre that is on the rise as well as popping the charts. Artist Shaylen is another K-Pop artist that is making her “Own Way”. With a tap of the beat she flows consistently and tells how she overcoming herself to level up.”
“A nice beat and melody accompany this song that feels likes the self-affirmation that we all need to hear and remind ourselves of from time to time.
None of us have all the ‘Answers,’ but a single like this lets us know that’s okay, because there is time to figure it out.”
“A tender and emotional goodbye, this pop ballad is heartbreak personified. The vocals convey every facet of the hurt and the lyrics are written in the style of an actual plea from one reluctant to let go.”
“A beautiful voice over a haunting piano melody brings out lyrics that unfold like a letter from one lover to another. The rawness allows us, the listener, to feel every word.”
“A solid track about finding that small threads of life and the hope they bring when you begin to feel like you are dying on the inside.
Thanks to captivating production, and well-written lyrics, ‘Neon’ is both a banger, and a meaningful, emotional call to your senses.”
“Regret is a powerful emotion and this single taps into that with a raw, unfiltered approach.
Reflecting on the ‘what ifs’ of a failed relationship, Hanna Searl imagines what things might look like ‘In Another Life’ with soft, haunting vocals that touch the heart.”
“In this thriller of a visual Dalton Jackson sings about be at a low point while he is being murdered. The symbolism displays that you really aren’t at your low point until you are on your death bed.”
“Show me a glimpse of something wonderful ... so sings Lucy Clearwater in an early verse of her single ‘Feel Again.’ Taking that line to heart, Clearwater gives us far more than a glimpse of the wonderful with this slow and soft lullaby to love and longing.
Beautifully sang and written the song captures that hope and yearning in perfect balance between performance and melody.”
“What begins with haunting sweet vocals, morphs into an energetic promise to herself that resonates well with anyone who has ever taken a leap of faith.
The first few verses have a decidedly singer/songwriter vibe and the latter half brings more of a pop sound, but the continuity of the song is never in question.”
“With just enough gravel to his vocals, Philippe Bronchtein delivers a heartfelt song about the long perilous road that is life — which for most of us holds far more gravel than his voice.
The emotion is real and true and the guitar melody played to perfection.”
“Heartfelt vocals deliver this melancholy pop song about wanting to feel okay, while feeling stuck and out of place.
Acoustic guitar melodies add to the lonely vibe of this stripped down set of lyrics. Heavy on emotion, this is the kind of track that you play when you don’t want to think too much, or have your mind changed, but rather are looking for the perfect tune to match your brooding mood. ”
“Reminding me a bit of John Mellencamp, Jonny Morgan delivers ‘Your Touch’ amid classic guitar riffs to give the world a song of love and longing.
Want to send your desire a love song that isn’t too mushy when they are away? This is the track for you.”
“The vocals catch your attention and draw you in, and the lyrics hold you there; not with extraordinary wordplay, but rather simply honest emotions.
Ellen Krauss delivers a genuine performance, and the true-to-life lyrics of this single make it worthy of a listen “On The Bus,” or any other place.”
“A little soul, a little funk, old school rock vocals, and a set of lyrics that speak a truth.
We have all searched for that pot of gold, but ‘There Ain’t No Fountain.’ There is however, good music to get us all by, and this single — is good music.”